Game: Civilization Paradise

Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Relief

After that, they cautiously peered forward.

The plain before them was teeming with different kinds of Blood Breath Beasts, so numerous they were impossible to count.

"Hiss... How are there so many Blood Breath Beasts?"

Jing Chuan and the others all drew in a sharp, cold breath.

"Looks like we’re completely surrounded."

Looking at the sheer number of Blood Breath Beasts, even Long Ming’s scalp tingled with fear.

"So what do we do now?"

"What can we do? We definitely can’t fight our way out. Our only option is to hide here and wait for these Blood Breath Beasts to leave."

"But what if this bunch decides to settle in and not leave?"

Jing Chuan asked, swallowing hard.

"I don’t have a solution either. We wait!"

After speaking, Long Ming raised his wristband and opened the forums to check the main force’s latest status.

He quickly found a relevant thread.

Long Ming rapidly scrolled through the constantly updated information.

The evacuating forces from the three cities had joined together. They were pushing toward Mandy City, preparing to break through via the highway on the city’s right flank.

Countless citizens had left comments below the post.

"My God, what the hell is going on?"

"How are there so many Blood Breath Beasts? Where did they all come from?"

"Weren’t these monsters supposed to have been nearly wiped out fighting the natives?"

"Are you stupid? You think they don’t breed after winning a war?!"

"Holy shit, so the three cities went and poked the hornet’s nest? Aren’t they complete idiots?"

"Easy for you to say, Mr. Big Shot. How were you supposed to know there were so many?"

"The guy above is right. If you don’t take the risk, how are we supposed to get the new equipment and technology? You think those monsters would just let us be? What a naive dumbass."

"Alright, stop arguing. What we should be discussing now is what to do."

"What else can we do? If you ask me, the three major cities should use a Nuclear Bomb again to clear a path and rescue the main force!"

"Yeah, use a Nuclear Bomb!"

"But the problem is that Nuclear Bombs make those monsters mutate. What if even stronger monsters are born then?"

"Well... we have to survive first!"

"Exactly. We can only talk about the future if we’re still alive."

...

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「In the conference room of Mountain City Mountain’s City Lord’s Mansion.」

The long-range communication link with Sinful City and Star Tower was activated once again.

Elder Fakam spoke, his expression grim.

"Tell me, what do we do now? Our three cities’ forces are surrounded by a monster tide."

"Break out!"

City Lord Qian Luo replied, coughing.

"Easier said than done. If it were that simple to break out, why would we even be discussing this?"

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"We should send a joint force to reinforce them and bring them back."

Elder Fakam stated his idea.

"No. Mountain City Mountain doesn’t have many troops left. If we dispatch another force, our internal defenses will be left wide open. If even a few Blood Breath Beasts were to launch a surprise attack, we’d be finished!"

City Lord Qian Luo immediately rejected Fakam’s proposal.

Mountain City Mountain had a total of only four legions and one Praetorian Legion. Now that all four legions were out, only the Praetorian Legion remained.

If the Praetorian Legion were also sent out, there would be practically no defensive forces left inside.

"I don’t agree either!"

The Abyss Lord also stated his position in a raspy voice.

"Then what do you two suggest? We can’t just watch all our troops get wiped out in there, can we?"

Elder Fakam asked anxiously.

City Lord Qian Luo and the Abyss Lord both fell silent.

Just then, a new communication request popped up.

City Lord Qian Luo raised his hand and tapped it. Instantly, Qian Wu’s projection joined the meeting.

"What is it?"

City Lord Qian Luo asked Qian Wu, his voice hoarse.

Qian Wu then addressed City Lord Qian Luo and the others.

"Father, this is footage filmed near Mandy City."

A video feed appeared.

The area around Mandy City was a black mass of Blood Breath Beasts.

The number of Blood Breath Beasts gathered there was too great to count, and among them, a dozen or so massive, Lord-Level figures could be seen.

"With that many monsters, they’ll never be able to break out on their own."

The Abyss Lord said in his raspy voice after watching the video.

"Correct. Therefore, I suggest the three cities commit all long-range missiles and dispatch air forces to provide bombing support."

Qian Wu calmly stated his proposal.

"And here I thought you’d have a good suggestion. Dispatching air forces to bomb them... how is that any different from a suicide mission?"

Fakam said to Qian Wu, his face dark.

"That’s right, it’s no different from a suicide mission. But even so, we must do it. It’s the only way we’ll have a chance to get the three cities’ forces out. If all our troops are lost in that monster tide, our own deaths won’t be far behind."

Qian Wu told the group, his tone resolute.

"Qian Wu is right. Do you agree?"

City Lord Qian Luo asked after a slight cough.

"Since we have no other choice, let’s do it!"

The Abyss Lord said in his raspy voice.

"Understood."

Elder Fakam and the others replied, the decision clearly paining them.

"Qian Wu, I’m putting you in charge of this. You will have unified command!"

City Lord Qian Luo looked at Qian Wu and gave the order.

"Yes, sir!"

Qian Wu saluted City Lord Qian Luo, then cut the communication.

...

「Mountain City Mountain Military Airbase.」

Piercing alarms blared one after another.

Logistics personnel drove multi-function maintenance vehicles up to the various bombers and fighter jets. They leaped from their vehicles and quickly began servicing the aircraft and loading munitions.

On the open ground at the front of the airbase, pilots stood in neat rows, their expressions a mixture of tension and solemnity.

Just then, a jeep pulled up beside them.

Qian Wu opened the door, got out, and walked before the assembled pilots. His sharp gaze swept over everyone present as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Is everyone here?"

"Everyone is present!"

The lead captain immediately saluted and replied.

"Good. I’ll be straight with you. This bombing mission is a one-way trip; you’re not coming back. But even if you die, you will crash your planes into that monster tide! We have no retreat. If we can’t bring the main force back, then Mountain City Mountain’s destruction won’t be far behind."

"Sir, yes sir!"

The pilots roared in tragic unison.

"Very good."

Qian Wu took a deep breath and waved his hand.

Soldiers came forward, handing small cups of liquor—about an ounce each—to every pilot present.

Qian Wu took a cup for himself as well and made a promise to all the pilots.

"Drink this cup, and go with peace of mind. Do not worry about the families you leave behind. I give you my word: as long as Mountain City Mountain stands, they will be cared for for the rest of their lives! Drink!"

"Thank you, Lord Qian Wu!"

Everyone raised their cups and drained them in one gulp.

"Move out!"

Qian Wu slammed his small cup onto the ground.

The others also smashed their cups and turned to run toward their planes.

Qian Wu watched their departing figures, a trace of reluctance showing on his face.

These pilots were the elite of Mountain City Mountain, but now, there was truly no other way.

...

「Above the ruins of Mandy City.」

The forces of the three cities advanced in a mighty procession.

"Halt!"

Just then, Qiansha’s gruff voice crackled over the wireless communicators, and the main force came to a sudden stop.

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